Seasoned Machine Operator with almost 15 years of experience operating and maintaining excavators and front end loaders. Proficient in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual, both comfortable and CHEC certified in operating excavators, bulldozers, graders, backhoes and forklifts. Excellent time management, communication, and multitasking skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Anthony's Excavation & Grading Limited
Cambridge, Ontario
03.2022 - 11.2023
Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
Swimming Pool Installer
Leading edge pools
Kitchener , Ontario
05.2021 - 01.2022
Assisted in the installation of swimming pools, including digging and forming trenches for pool walls, plumbing lines and electrical wiring.
Installed vinyl liners, skimmers, pumps, filters and other related equipment.
Inspected all components to ensure proper operation before and after installation
Operated heavy machinery such as backhoes or excavators when needed.
Secured permits from local authorities prior to starting any job.
Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Machine Operator
Inland Iron and Metal
Mississauga, ON
11.2012 - 11.2019
Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts
Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper
Rigged equipment, connected hoses and delivered product to various locations
Operated multiple fabricating machines, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines
Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances
Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards
Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations
Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land
Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials
Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition
Forklift Operator
Regal Confections
Mississauga, ON
02.2008 - 10.2012
Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials
Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely
Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management
Recorded count and condition of all cargo received
Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules
Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment
Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements
Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle
Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas
Identified and troubleshoot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality
Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations
Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes
Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris
Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling
Education
CHEC Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operations
Canada Heavy Equipment College
Cambridge, ON
11.2020
Skills
Rig-up procedures
Preventive Maintenance
Modifications and adjustments
Machining and production standards
Machinery operations
Loading and unloading protocols
QC
OSHA
Equipment operation
Equipment assembly
Excavation
Residential construction
Effective communication skills
[Equipment] operation
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Anthony's Excavation & Grading Limited
03.2022 - 11.2023
Swimming Pool Installer
Leading edge pools
05.2021 - 01.2022
Machine Operator
Inland Iron and Metal
11.2012 - 11.2019
Forklift Operator
Regal Confections
02.2008 - 10.2012
CHEC Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operations
Canada Heavy Equipment College
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